Dropping Gems is proud to present the debut EP of our newest crewmembers, the Olympia-based duo Ghost Feet. The four tracks held within lay out a pretty convincing argument for the existence of supernatural beings, specifically ones that haunt the undersides of dead leaves or the tops of pine trees. The young duo combine the talents they’ve come to be known for through live performance, with Hobbes employing a range of drum machines, synthesizers and gritty sonic textures to build a framework for Qloq’s eerie guitar melodies. Their respective talents coalesce on Wires and Chords into a tight spectrum of tempos and moods. Some tracks bubble with the energy of ghost children during recess at midnight elementary school (“Pull Ups”), while others contemplate ancient laments as old as the land itself (“Bog”). We’re gratified to share this EP with the world, both for the tracks themselves and the suggestion of what’s to come.

credits

released 24 May 2011
All songs written and recording by Rachel and Calvin over the past year in Olympia, WA.

Here's a lo-fi techno record I made past monday: Download Here
It includes a Dem Hunger remix and i'm also sending out limited personalized cdr's for whoever wants to buy one.

The album's called I Feel Like Playing Sim City Straight From The Floppy And Run A Tornado All Over My Perfectly Functioning Town After I Put The Fire Department Way Too Far So They Wont Be Able To Help My Sim City People
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Btw I'm Dynooo, i also work under the Munch Room monniker and make music with Cupp Cave as Salted Slugs. Together we run Surf Kill, home to Ssaliva and Kingfisherg.

23.5.11

Going through Music this week I thought it was time to revisit one of my all time favourite inspirations a group of individuals that turn the hands of time when it came to reinventing how music could be produced-

The trio was formed in the mid-90s by bassist, vocalist, and songwriter, Steve White but initially was a 5 piece that included Francis Hylton (Now in Incognito) and keyboardist Steve Morgan. Through a mutual friend, White was introduced to guitarist Edmund Cavill and with manager Jason Knight approached drummer, Morgan Zarate to complete the lineup to form Spacek. All three members subsequently adopted Spacek as their surnames. As of today all individuals are making some of the most cutting edge music the world will witness this generation.

18.5.11

Enigmatic yet modest, Inkswel has traversed the globe - opening for Aloe Blacc and Funkineven at Paradiso in Amsterdam, while spinning records in his home town alongside Dam Funk, Tom Trago and Mark Pritchard. Running weekly club nights in The Croft Institute in Melbourne, Inkswel works to span all genres - Hip Hop, Disco, Boogie, House, Funk and beyond.

Always leaning to the future, a true gentleman of music with a bboy slant.His production skills mirror his djing, diverse yet heavily grounded in a hip hop aesthetic and attitude. Samples, deep synths, drum machines and dirty vinyl play an imperative role in the Inkswel sound.

Cupp Cave brings you four new tracks of beautifully renovated throwback music on this latest Vlek release. The blend of early 90's rave and eurodance melodies with a modern day aesthetic gives this EP an addictively nostalgic yet fresh and contemporary feel. The psychedelic production effects & techniques used make the whole thing very headphone-friendly whilst the heavy synth lines & drum machines will cause mayhem on any dancefloor. It's an all around winner of a release from this highly productive Belgian.

17.5.11

A short Introduction to Bobby Tanks hailing from the uk.
just sent over a short Mix which i got rather excited about
so heres some of his music in which you can enjoy from your
armchairs + ipods
Artwork made by Rocco Pezzella
Catch him here:http://soundcloud.com/bobbytank

From light to dark, there is a road leading to the fancy forms. Full of cunning traps, it creates invisible grimaces. Luring by laces, it invites you to the ball... A strange carousel brings you to unassembled mosaics of Parasomnia’s world, where every step is an immersion into the depth of hypnotic illusions and secret desires. You are hearing the voices but you can't make out the words. Where are you now? Africa, India or maybe the whole world is in front of you? Doesn't having time to think you understand that you are getting blown away again. The first long-play record from the most extraordinary representative of Russian beat scene, Cream Child. The album’s title, Parasomnia, reflects exactly what you will experience after the meeting with a new Cream Child’s music. More experimental than before, the structure of these compositions is even more elusive, and the samples sound like they had been taken from another universe. Pay attention: all these ingredients may cause the insomnia, uncontrollable anxiety for the unprepared ear and a kind of acoustic vertigo. If you are ready to take part in this dangerous attraction - follow the Venetian Fox. But don't let him trick you.